British Trains

On-Board Services

Economy Freedom Comfort Comfort Flexi
Is my ticket exchangeable? No Yes No Yes
Will my ticket get me into the Lounge? No No No No
Accommodations N/A Second-class seat (Standard class) N/A First-class seat
Food & Refreshments N/A Available for purchase N/A Available for purchase
How nice! N/A N/A N/A Larger seats and more luggage room, less crowded carriages, picture windows, extra treats including free tea and coffee, snacks and newspapers, table or buffet services on some longer routes

Additional Comforts

  •  Some trains also provide free WiFi Internet access.

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

Dinner Service on British Trains
  • Most long-distance trains include a restaurant or buffet cars and some include bar cars.
  • Overnight trains typically do not serve meals, but in some cases you can request a continental breakfast.
  • For shorter journeys, snack vendors make regular rounds through trains.